Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement News
CoSEE capstone students lead Himalayan Blackberry removal at Saint Edward State Park
Along the Water Tower Trail, Himalayan blackberry offers an easy harvest but obscures harder truths. Two UW capstone students spent a winter clearing it, tracking both the labor and the perceptions around it.
May 29, 2026
A decade of salmon monitoring powered by students and community
Dr. Jeff Jensen’s research brings students and volunteers into local streams to track kokanee salmon, building ten years of data on survival, population trends, and changing conditions in the watershed.
May 19, 2026
From UW capstone to full-time role building inclusive learning tools
A UW capstone project grew into a full?time role at CoSEE, where inclusive learning tools, from adaptive books to hands?on kits, support accessible, place?based education for a wider community.
May 12, 2026
CoSEE invites community into the classroom to learn about student innovation
For Earth Day, CoSEE opened its classroom at Saint Edward State Park, inviting the community to meet interns, explore student?led projects, and see restoration and research work up close.
May 5, 2026
Monthly Newsletter: April 2026
View article for highlights from the CoSEE Monthly Newsletter! Click the link at the bottom of this article to read the full newsletter.
April 28, 2026
CoSEE secures new grant to expand climate justice through storytelling
CoSEE secures a new grant to expand climate justice through storytelling, amplifying community voices, fostering dialogue, and supporting inclusive environmental learning and action across local partnerships.
April 28, 2026
Growing the Native Plant Learning Garden
CoSEE’s Native Plant Learning Garden grows through student leadership, community care, and hands-on restoration at Saint Edward State Park, supporting learning, connection, and ecological resilience.
April 22, 2026
Advancing Invasive Species Removal at Saint Edward State Park
CoSEE advances invasive species removal at Saint Edward State Park through student-led restoration, community partnership, and hands-on stewardship, supporting healthier ecosystems and long-term care for native habitats.
April 20, 2026
Middle Schoolers Lead the Way at Saint Edward State Park
Middle school students take the lead in restoring native habitats at Saint Edward State Park, partnering with CoSEE to remove invasive species and build lasting connections to environmental stewardship.
April 13, 2026
Intern Spotlight: Charlotte O’Donoghue on Building Connections with the Natural World
In this intern spotlight, Charlotte O’Donoghue reflects on building meaningful connections with the natural world through community engagement, curiosity, and hands-on environmental learning at Saint Edward State Park.
April 6, 2026
